"Not many would have followed that course, McNaughton."
"No, sir," agreed the assistant superintendent.
"We shall have to take some action in the cases of Foley and Kalinski. Each is equally to blame."
"Yes, sir."
"My inclination is to dismiss them summarily. Have they families?"
"Yes, sir; large families."
"Hm-m-m," reflected Mr. Keating. "That makes it rather difficult to do with them as I otherwise should. However, they must be punished. I'll tell you; they must both be reduced to the ranks. I do not want any such men in positions of responsibility in mills of which I am the head. It is not safe. Put them at whatever they can do."
"They will quit, sir."
"Let them! I hope they do. It relieves me of a disagreeable job that sooner or later it will be necessary to tackle. Brodsky, you are a good boy. I shall look into your case and see what can be done for you."
"Then do we go to work?" asked Jarvis.